Documenters: Nelson Township Trustees meeting for Jan. 3, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
After ongoing discussion, the trustees voted to meet monthly instead of bi-monthly for 2024. They will meet again Jan. 17 to better prepare for monthly meetings.
Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees meeting for Jan. 2, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Resolution 2024-01 was adopted without community comment, adding 80 acres to the current agreement between the township and the City of Streetsboro.
Documenters: Freedom Township Trustees meeting for Dec. 21, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Fiscal Officer Jennifer Derthick was unable to attend the meeting after recently suffering two heart attacks. Derthick reported hiring two assistants to serve in her stead at the rate of $20 per hour.
Documenters: Southeast School Board meeting for Dec. 18, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
The board voted to appoint Mary Kaley as president pro tem from Jan. 1-Jan. 8 of 2024.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 5-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro to hold public hearing on pause on hotels, car washes and more
Streetsboro City Council will hold a public hearing on its temporary moratorium regarding new hotels, motels, car washes and recreational marijuana facilities in the city.
Senior Life: Find a good place to get some exercise (there are plenty in Portage County)
- Sally Kelly.
I recently was referred to a “back doctor” because I was having a lot of discomfort in my hip when I walked. Yeah, you guessed it, as soon as I made the appointment, the pain went away. I followed through with the appointment and was diagnosed with arthritis in my lower back, and of course her prescription was exercise! She gave me several suggestions of places to go to exercise and one of them was a local senior center. Maybe […]
Round Two: A painful anniversary for Cleveland fans
- Tom Hardesty.
I’m writing this on the 43-year anniversary of one of the NFL’s most famous playoff games — and maybe the most infamous game in the long and often painful history of the Cleveland Browns.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 3-4
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Submitted: How to Be Successful in College
- Submitted.
Embarking on the journey through college is a pivotal moment in one’s life, filled with new opportunities
A long-ago gift from the ‘King of Hollywood’ still helps beautify Palmyra West Cemetery
Palmyra West Cemetery is the final resting place of a not-so-famous woman whose stepson was once known as the “King of Hollywood.”
Been There, Done That: How to move a mattress
The mattress on our bed is from the turn of the century — we got it in 2000. A king-size pillow top for our California King waterbed frame. We’d have still been using our full-wave waterbed if it hadn’t been for moving into a house that was built close to the turn of the last century.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 1-2
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: A roundabout is coming to Atwater, plus news from Suffield, Mogadore and Randolph
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be installing a roundabout at the intersection of state Route 224, state Route 225 and Alliance Road, the dividing line between Atwater and Deerfield townships.
Deluxe Corp. closing in Streetsboro, but city not concerned
Deluxe Corporation in Streetsboro is set to shut its doors Feb. 29, but city leaders say the financial fallout should be minimal.
Switching to bigger papers every other week instead of weekly
- Ben Wolford.
After our experience in December with weekly newspaper delivery, we’ve realized this schedule isn’t feasible for The Portager. Starting this month, we’ll be sending The Portager out every other week instead.
Around Brimfield: Looking forward to the new year, and summing up the old
- Shirley Mars.
Best wishes for a happy New Year! Welcome 2024! There is a saying that “New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday.” I am reminded of the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin when he said, “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”
One for the Books: Little girl lost
Let’s end the year with one of the best of the year. “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters is many things; it’s a mystery, a family drama, and a really good read.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 22-Jan. 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Multiple Portage County officials will face challengers in the March primary race, and school levies will try again
Portage County’s state representative and two county commissioners will all face opposition in the March 19 primary election, while Prosecutor Victor Vigliucci will not seek re-election.